Kathryn Hahn Reacts To Getting Mistaken For Ana Gasteyer: ‘We Always Are Confused With Each Other’

As an ardent fan who has followed the illustrious careers of both Kathryn Hahn and Ana Gasteyer, I find their shared resemblance and interchangeable fame a delightful twist of fate. It’s as if two stars were born from the same cosmic comedy sketch, destined to bring laughter and brilliance to our screens.


Kathryn Hahn finds no issue at all with being frequently mistaken for Ana Gasteyer, who is a 57-year-old SNL veteran. In fact, she appears quite content when people mistake her for Gasteyer. On the Armchair Expert podcast hosted by Dax Shepard on the 30th of September, Hahn shared stories about being often confused with Gasteyer during her visit to the show.

Humorously, Hahn mentioned that it frequently occurs to her that people mix her up with Gasteyer. In response, Gasteyer would text while holding Starbucks cups, a reference to the character portrayed by Hahn in Bad Moms, where she acted alongside Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell. Hahn joked, “I’m constantly perplexed, and I must say, flatteringly so, with Ana Gasteyer. We often get each other confused.

In a playful moment, the actress from “The Woman On Top” shared a photo of herself gripping a Starbucks cup and labeled it “BAD MOM!” on Instagram. She jokingly wrote, “Kathryn Hahn, it seems I’ve stolen your cappuccino.

Additionally, Hahn discussed instances where individuals have asked her if her similarity to Gasteyer, a former SNL cast member from 1996-2002, might be the reason for her being on Saturday Night Live.

She did clarify that they both went to Northwestern while Gasteyer said that there was likewise no denying that they both developed quite impressive portfolios over the years.

Gasteyer graciously acknowledged the compliment, as reported by People. In a 2019 interview with the same outlet, she playfully proposed that they might be kin due to their striking similarities. She even suggested they could verify this by investigating through Ancestry.com.

In everyday conversation, she mentioned, “I often receive compliments because of her, and she receives compliments due to me. Notably, I’d love to work together with Kathryn in a role where we portray sisters.

Currently, Kathryn Hahn is rejoicing over the triumph of her latest magical endeavor, Marvel’s Agatha All Along, available on Disney+. This series is a follow-up and continuation of Scarlet Witch’s tale from the WandaVision television series. The show has received widespread acclaim and features Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, among others in its cast.

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2024-10-01 07:52